Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Program Details

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students in this online learning environment will gain skills relating to the changing and growing healthcare system. There are on-campus activities at the start and end of the program where students can learn from peers and faculty.

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.3 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Students are required to participate in a two-day on-campus intensive prior to the start of the program and present their synthesis projects at the conclusion of the program.
  • Applicants must have current, unencumbered US RN and APRN Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited university in Nurse Practitioner or Nursing Administration/Leadership.

Restricted States

California, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming